Ukrainian refugees in Ireland could be subject to drastic welfare cuts
Ukrainian refugees who sought sanctuary in Ireland between 2022 and the beginning of 2024 are in danger of experiencing a significant reduction in their welfare benefits. They could see a dip from the current unemployment benefit rate of €232 a week to a mere €36.80 within three months. A memo to be debated by the Cabinet today is likely to cause much concern among the 100,000 individuals under temporary protection, who came during the initial two years of the conflict and are jobless, as they could be treated the same as those who have arrived since March this year.
Latest Updates
– Murder charge against a 23-year-old man for killing his brother-in-law in Co Kildare: A 23-year-old man stands accused of murdering his brother-in-law in Co Kildare this past Sunday.
– One or two locations in Dublin to receive red light camera systems: Locations in Dublin will have red light camera systems set up early next year to capture instances of driving misdemeanours at intersections. This system was first tested in 2015, with a national installation dependent on a comprehensive strategy document’s completion.
– Woman’s death linked to tampon use: A 36-year-old woman from Dublin who succumbed to septicemia may have contracted the infection from a tampon, as per the findings of an inquest.
– Steps to address “unwanted behaviour” through Dublin-New York live-stream service: In response to certain public members’ “unwanted behaviour”, Dublin City Council plans to implement “technical solutions” to the live-stream portal recently established between Dublin and New York.
International News
– As Israel begins Independence Day, Israeli forces make further incursions into Gaza: Conflict escalated throughout the Gaza Strip yesterday coinciding with the commencement of Israel’s Independence Day.
Consumer Affairs
– VHI’s new policy draws complaints: A reader questions the €284 price increase for a new policy with the same benefits. Last month, the state’s leading and oldest private health insurer, VHI Healthcare, declared the discontinuation of some of its most popular and older plans. A disgruntled customer sought more information.
Editorial
– Fintan O’Toole: Uncertainty persists in Ireland concerning addressing its most impactful trauma.
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